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President Donald Trump’s tariffs were front and center at the Supreme Court today, as justices pressed the U.S. solicitor general about the president’s authority to impose global tariffs. The Trump administration said it remains optimistic following the oral arguments.

Reacting to the results from last night’s elections, Trump said Americans face a choice “between communism and common sense,” referring to the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor.

The government shutdown has now reached 36 days, breaking the record as the longest in U.S. history. Trump is dou...

Multiple bomb threats were made today against polling sites across New Jersey, forcing some locations to temporarily close. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani blamed the threats on President Trump, saying they reflect his administration’s broader approach of “intimidating voters with baseless allegations of voter fraud.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, calling the claims “completely irresponsible” and “based on zero evidence.”

Polls across the country are set to close in just a few hours, including in the New York City mayoral race, the New Jersey governor’s race, and the contests for governor, lieutenant gover...

The Trump administration announced it will use contingency funds to pay for two weeks of food assistance benefits in November. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, expired over the weekend as the federal government shutdown entered its second month.

President Donald Trump says he will hold election eve tele-rallies for the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races. On Truth Social, he described New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “communist candidate” and urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo instead.

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An explosion at Harvard Medical School early Saturday morning. Police release photos of two suspects after two individuals were seen fleeing the scene.

The Trump administration says payments of food aid benefits might continue by Wednesday. NTD's Arian Pasdar has more on the Treasury's effort to continue the food stamps program and to reopen the government.

Despite it being an off year, there's a lot on the line in Tuesday's election. An investigator and a city council candidate joins us to unpack the crucial races in New York City and Virginia.

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Nationwide SNAP benefits are officially halted Saturday as the government shutdown reaches one month. President Donald Trump says his lawyers are reaching out to the courts for clarification on how to legally fund the nutrition program, after a judge on Friday ordered the federal government to continue payments with emergency funds.

Trump issued a warning to Nigeria Saturday, accusing its government of allowing the continued killing of Christians. He posted on Truth Social that “the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria,” and said he has instructed the Department of War to prep...

President Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster. That comes as SNAP, or food stamps, are set to expire tomorrow. Despite the White House’s frustration at the political impasse in Congress, Republicans on Capitol Hill have opposed such a measure. Meanwhile, two judges have ordered the federal government to continue paying SNAP benefits using contingency funds, but the agriculture secretary says the USDA is not permitted to do so without an appropriation from Congress.

Authorities made multiple arrests this morning after the FBI said it disrupted a pl...

President Trump has announced new trade deals following his meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, with agreements focusing on fentanyl, rare earths, and soybean purchases. The president also directed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries’ testing programs, specifically referring to Russia and China.

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and millions of Americans are set to lose food assistance benefits this weekend. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to issue $65 million in assistance to food banks. Meanwhile, a federal judge ap...

President Donald Trump is just hours away from his high-stakes meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The meeting comes amid heightened trade tensions. Trump says he expects it to last three to four hours. While the two have met previously, this will be their first sit-down of Trump’s second term.

More than 130 people are reported dead in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after police carried out the largest operation against organized crime gangs in the city’s history. Opinions on the operation are divided within the country.

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In a strong show of force just two days before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared the U.S.-Japan “golden age” military alliance before 6,000 American troops in Yokosuka. The president also signed another agreement aimed at breaking China’s near-monopoly on rare earth resources.

As the government shutdown stretches into Day 27, the Senate has rejected the Republican-backed funding bill to reopen the government for the 13th time. The food stamp program, SNAP, is set to lose funding within days, prompting more than two dozen Democratic-led states...

After receiving a royal welcome from the Japanese Emperor and expressing optimism about a trade deal with China, President Trump will meet with Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for trade and security talks. Trump also commented on the possibility of a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

President Trump has issued a warning after Russia announced a nuclear missile test. He dismissed claims that the weapon could reach the United States and pointed to a U.S. nuclear submarine positioned near Russia as part of the country’s defense posture.

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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the the louvre heist investigation. Details on where prosecutors say they made the arrests and more.

Three countries in six days, a trade deal and a peace deal. Details on what to look out for on President Trump’s Asia trip.

Updates from Portland and a long-running encampment outside of an Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement Facility. Correspondent Jason Blair reports from the scene.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling media today a trade framework with China has been reached. A guest joins us to unpack what th...

President Donald Trump has set off on his Asia tour. On his agenda are meetings with key leaders, including Japan’s new prime minister and China’s Xi Jinping, as well as attending the signing of another peace deal. On his way to Malaysia, Trump stopped to refuel in Qatar and hosted both the emir of Qatar and the country’s prime minister aboard Air Force One.

Early voting is underway in New York City’s mayoral race. Meanwhile, leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been sent a cease-and-desist letter by the New York Knicks for using a logo s...

President Trump has announced he’s ending trade negotiations with Canada after the Ontario government ran an anti-tariff ad campaign. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, after speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney, said the ad will be taken down effective Monday.

The Department of War has deployed the U.S.’s most advanced aircraft carrier to the South Caribbean Sea. The Pentagon has also confirmed a ninth strike on a drug-smuggling vessel. These moves are part of the Trump administration’s campaign against foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

New York Attorney General Letitia James denied...

President Trump is touting the successes of his Homeland Security task forces’ war on cartels. He’s also calling off a federal surge in San Francisco while eyeing Chicago, Portland, and Memphis.

The U.S. is hitting major Russian oil companies with sanctions, and EU member states have also agreed on further measures against Moscow. The Kremlin is already responding. Meanwhile, U.S. officials continue to work with Israel and other allies in the Middle East on the Gaza peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel soon after Vice President J.D. Vance departed the...

President Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. He also canceled an anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House.

President Trump is issuing a new warning to Hamas, citing his “numerous great allies in the Middle East” and saying those allies have told him they’d welcome the opportunity to go into Gaza and “straighten out Hamas.” Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance met with officials in Israel today, saying the Gaza peace plan is going better than expected.

Amid high tensions with China over rare earth exports, President Trump is warning that his trade talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in South Korea may not happen. He also confirmed he’s holding off on a meeting...

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a joint minerals deal aimed at curbing dependence on China. The president also floated possible actions against China ahead of his meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for the National Guard to be deployed in Portland after a lower court had blocked the move. Meanwhile, in Chicago, agents are under scrutiny for their use of force during enforcement operations.

The Supreme Court will hear three cases, including one about the constitutionality of...

A robbery in broad daylight occurred at one of the world's most famous museums. The Louvre Museum is Paris is now closed for investigations after thieves broke in and stole priceless pieces of a collection. NTD's international correspondent David Vives reports.

Tens of thousands took to the streets across the United States on Saturday for the “No Kings” protests. We’ll take you to Chicago, where NTD’s Chris Bob was on the ground with demonstrators.

The Gaza peace deal is hanging by a thread as Israel launched defensive strikes in Gaza, saying the Hamas terroris...

President Trump today welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House for their fifth face-to-face meeting this year. The leaders, floating a weapons swap and riding momentum from the Gaza ceasefire to get peace for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy proposes Ukraine would provide the U.S. with its advanced drones in exchange for long-range tomahawk missiles. Meanwhile, President Trump is expected to meet Russian president Putin in Hungary possibly within two weeks, saying it’s to be determined if it’ll be a bilateral or trilateral.

Federal authorities have arrested a man in Louisiana accused of participating in the O...

President Donald Trump says he will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, in about two weeks. This follows a call between the two leaders Thursday in which Trump said they discussed U.S.-Russia trade “when the war with Ukraine is over,” calling the conversation “very productive.” The president also issued a harsh warning to Hamas, saying, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” He clarified, however, that he does not plan to send U.S. troops into Gaza.

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President Trump tightens federal hiring rules and signs a memo to ensure troops are paid as the government shutdown drags on, and a federal judge today temporarily blocked the administration from firing federal workers during the impasse. Meanwhile, President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel today touted the results of Operation Summer Heat.

The Supreme Court today heard arguments about a high-profile case over Louisiana's Congressional District map. The outcome of the racial gerrymandering case could have an impact on the balance of power in the federal legislative branch, and the 2026 midterm election.

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President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also hosted Argentina president Javier Milei at the White House, and warned that U.S. aid to Argentina depends on Milei staying in power.

Four more bodies of deceased hostages have been transferred to Israel, while some families still await the return of their loved ones. Newly released hostages are adjusting to their new lives.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a small boat off Venezuela's coast, with Trump sharing footage on Truth Social, reporting six fatalities. Meanwhile, the...

President Donald Trump on Monday, at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, signed a historic cease-fire agreement alongside Middle East leaders. The day marked scenes of reunion as all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released, and the bodies of four deceased hostages were returned to Israel. Trump says phase two of the 20-point cease-fire plan has already begun, as he hails what he calls the "historic dawn of a new Middle East."

As the government shutdown enters its third week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is warning that it may become the longest in...

The Hamas terrorist group is set to release 20 living hostages from the Gaza strip on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to visit Israel the same day the hostages are released.

President Trump has good news for troops, despite the government shutdown. Find out more about the announcement, and the worries that remain.

The leader of the Chinese regime had "a bad moment", but everything is okay now. That's the message President Trump sent out after he threatened a 100% tariff hike on China for what he called, Beijing's "great trade hostility" on rare earth export...

A factory blast at an explosives plant in rural Humphreys County, Tennessee, on Friday left more than a dozen people missing. Authorities say Saturday that no survivors have been recovered, with around 300 first responders scouring the site following the explosion.

Homecoming celebrations in Mississippi turned deadly, as two separate shootings left at least six people dead and more than a dozen injured. Police say one suspect is in custody in connection with one of the incidents.

As the government shutdown enters its 11th day, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “use al...

President Trump today threatened to cancel a planned meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and threatened to raise tariffs on China after Beijing imposed tougher export controls on rare earths. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that starting November 1—or sooner—the U.S. will impose export controls on all critical software and add a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing tariffs.

An explosion at a munitions plant in Tennessee killed multiple people this morning, with at least 19 reported dead or missing. Detonations continued for several hours after the initial blast. Authorities are...

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two charges related to mortgage fraud. The Justice Department alleged that she misrepresented the use of her house in Norfolk, Virginia to obtain a lower mortgage rate.

President Donald Trump announced the timeline for the release of all Gaza hostages, saying they’ll be freed early next week. He projects optimism that terrorist group Hamas will disarm as the peace deal takes shape. Lawmakers from both parties credited the president for his peace efforts.

As the government shutdown enters its ninth day, half of...

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges today at his arraignment. Democrats accuse the Justice Department of political persecution, but Republicans say Comey could be facing further charges following a report alleging his FBI spied on conservative lawmakers.

President Trump announced today that he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators work to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal, saying the agreement is “very close.” Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also joining the talks.

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Staffing shortages at airports are causing delays as the government shutdown enters its seventh day. President Donald Trump says he’s talking to Democrats about health care—one of their demands to reopen the government. The White House also says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children.

Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday. The second visit from Carney this year comes amid a trade standoff between the United States and Canada. Trump gave Carney a warm welcome and said he was keep...

The government shutdown has entered its sixth day. The Senate is voting again Monday on both Democratic and Republican proposals to reopen the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate over the shutdown, while the White House warns that the closure could cost the country about $15 billion per week.

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating “ICE-free zones,” effectively barring federal immigration agents from operating on city-owned property. The Trump administration called the move a “betrayal of every law-abiding citizen.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says some fed...

Protests are happening at immigration law enforcement facilities across the country. Officers resort to deploying tear gas and arresting protesters. The latest on President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard.

Trump has been saluting the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, this afternoon. That's as naval troops and gold star families honor the Navy's 250th anniversary.

The state department just released the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. A trafficking investigator and a survivor join us to unpack the report and what needs to be done.

A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine shares details about...

A multi-vehicle attack targeted ICE agents in Chicago Saturday. Homeland Security officials say agents were rammed and boxed in by vehicles, with one assailant carrying a semi-automatic weapon. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has given him an ultimatum to call up the National Guard.

In Japan, the ruling party has elected a China hawk and staunch conservative as its next leader, positioning her to become the country’s next prime minister.

And on the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced Saturday afternoon that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Ga...

In a breaking development, the Hamas terrorist group says it will release all remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip, announcing it has agreed to parts of President Trump’s plan to end the war and is ready to negotiate further details. The statement comes after Trump gave Hamas until 6 p.m. ET Sunday to agree to his peace deal. In response, Trump said Israel must halt bombing to allow hostages to be released safely, adding that discussions on the details are underway.

On day three of the government shutdown, lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding. Senate Democrats ha...

It’s day two of the government shutdown. Democrats are demanding the repeal of parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reopen the government, while Republicans say that doing so would reopen loopholes allowing noncitizens access to taxpayer-funded health care.

Meanwhile, the White House has canceled nearly $8 billion in federal funding for hundreds of energy projects and signaled that certain government agencies will face cuts, as the Trump administration seeks to implement spending reductions during the shutdown.

Two people were killed and three others seriously wounded in an attack on a...

The federal government shut down today after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a stop-gap spending measure. Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote to reconsider a bill that would have temporarily reopened the government. The lapse in funding affects millions of federal workers as the debate over government spending continues.

Vice President JD Vance, in a surprise appearance at the White House briefing today, called on moderate Democrats to join Republicans in voting to keep the government open. He also said he doesn’t believe the shutdown will last long. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security sa...

With just hours left before government funding is set to expire, Democrats and Republicans are holding their ground, raising the likelihood of a shutdown. Federal agencies are bracing for impact as they prepare to furlough thousands of workers.

At the White House, President Trump, joined by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, announced that Pfizer will significantly lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing. Trump said the medicines will be available for direct purchase through a new federal website called Trump RX.

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President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today, unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Trump said the plan would bring an immediate cease-fire once both sides agree. Alongside peace efforts, the president also teased a tariff plan that could shake up Hollywood, pledging to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.

With less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the top four congressional leaders—two Republicans and two Democrats—met with Trump at the White House today. House Republicans have already passed a cont...

A gunman opens fire at a church in Michigan. At least one person is reported dead, but police say they expect to find more victims. Arian Pasdar has how president Trump is responding.

Propane tanks and cars are drifting through the streets in a small Arizona mining City after intense flooding. Four people have died and rescue teams are searching for a missing person.

U-N sanctions are back on Iran over its nuclear program. Meanwhile, a U-S citizen wrongfully detained in Afghanistan is now free.

Questions remain after Secretary Hegseth calls a rare...

President Donald Trump has ordered troops to be deployed to Portland to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, saying it’s in response to attacks by Antifa and other domestic extremists.

The State Department is moving to revoke the Colombian president’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump’s orders.

Trump touted a proposed TikTok deal this week, saying it addresses national security concerns. A social media expert joins us to examine whether the plan will truly keep Americans’ data safe.

FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back today after being accused of politicizing law enforcement. His remarks come a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to a Senate panel. President Donald Trump says he expects more indictments to follow.

At the United Nations, dozens of delegates walked out just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his speech. This comes as Trump teases a possible peace deal in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, frontline states in the European Union have agreed on the need for a “drone wall,” citing repeated airs...